Skyrockets outmatch Memphis in district opener win
Wellington Skyrockets defeat Memphis Cyclones 42 to 13, piling up 360 offensive yards led by Nakia Nash who threw a 70 yard TD and ran for two more. George Shrubs caught a TD, Lamar Thomas and Larry Walles scored on rushing TDs, while the defense, featuring Lamar Thomas, Joe O'Rear and Larry Walles, held Memphis until the fourth. The team prepares for Panhandle next week with strong special teams and a 100 yard Larry Walles interception return ending the first half.
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Wellington
Elvis Jaimes
Memphis
Lamar Thomas
Joe O'Rear
Larry Walles
Dustin Webb
Michael Luna
Lanny Shrubbs
Joey Torrez
Panhandle
Cobb
Eighth grade winless at Childress
The Wellington Firecracker Eighth Grade lost at Childress 22 to 8 after a goal line stand and a late score by Jacob Castor. Karen Littlehead played at quarterback for two more TDs and Wellington will travel to Panhandle next Thursday after the seventh grade game.
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Wellington
BobkittensBeat Firecrackers In Junior High Clash
The Childress Bobkittens routed the Firecrackers 14-0 as Childress scored in the first two periods. Firecrackers coach praised improving defense and offense while readying for a Thursday road game at Panhandle with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Childress Bobkittens
Firecrackers
Childress
Hardin
Panhandle
WHS runners capture Wheeler title
The varsity and junior varsity cross country teams won at Wheeler Meet with West Texas High second and Shamrock third. Jessica Garcia won the girls race in 12:41, undefeated at Wheeler for two years. Antonio Gonzales, Erin Lemons, Alicia Ward among top runners. JV near perfect score, top seven. Next meet October 10 at West Texas A M University.
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West Texas High
Shamrock
Ore Jessica Garcia
Garcia
Antonio Gonzales
Erin Lemons
Alicia Ward
McKenna Sims
Nikki Sims
Judy Melton
Eldredge
West Texas A&m University
Hedley Owls Cross Country at Wheeler Meet
Hedley Owls competed in Wheeler meet with Jr High girls Hailey Bennett finishing sixth and Lauren Hill seventh. Jr High boys Lisle Rowland took sixth while High School varsity Lowell Ellerbrook finished 21st, just out of medals. Next meet is October 17 in Wellington.
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Hedley Owls
Hailey Bennett
Lauren Hill
Treva Rowland
Lisle Rowland
Lowell Ellerbrook
Owls
Wellington
Eagles Fall to Owls in Friday Night Thriller
Eagle Artie Wright threw for 147 yards and ran for 116 yards with three touchdowns in a 25 to 31 loss to Silverton Owls. Wright connected with Luke Carter for a 26 yard score, Mario extra point blocked, and McCloy to Nevarez for a 24 yard TD.
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Eagle
Artie Wright
Owls
Silverton
Luke Carter
Wright
Mario
Eagles
Clint McCloy
Ray Nevarez
Rick
Paul Wright
Hedley Owls Dominate Benjamin Mustangs In Homecoming Victory
Hedley Owls opened homecoming with a 60 to 14 win over the Benjamin Mustangs in a non district game. Dustin Monroe led rushing with 121 yards and four touchdowns. Wells added three touchdowns and five PATs, while Wells and Monroe each had multiple interceptions and tackles.
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Hedley Owls
Benjamin Mustangs
Owls
Mustangs
Benjamin
Owl
Dustin Monroe
Russell King
Jeremy Wells
Dustin Knowles
Tim Tunnell
Wells
Monroe
Art Tiffen
Jason Myers
Lowell Ellerbrook
King
Justin Alexander
Jason Conatser
Tunnell
Booster Club Hosts Chill Bean Supper at Wellington Elem
The Skyrocket Booster Club hosts a chill bean supper at Wellington Elementary School Cafeteria on Friday October 16 1998 from 5 p.m. to 6 30 p.m. Adult tickets are four dollars. children 12 and under pay three dollars. Tickets may be bought from any Booster Club member or at the door.
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Wellington
Clarendon
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Lauren White
Beatriz Lopez
Deidre Ingram
Carrie West
Wheeler
Veronica Gonzales
Nadalia Mendoza
Taber McPherson
Lucinda Peters
WTAMU
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Rhode Island
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